#alcove

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    Non-combustible Alcove

    Hello, I'm wanting to build a non-combustible Alcove. If I were to build walls with 4in of cement blocks and 4 in of refractory brick (lining the inside of the alcove), a top of the same material and a hearth of 4in of refractory brick would that be considered a non-combustible alcove? Would I...
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    Help with installing a new stove in alcove

    Hello, I am planning on installing a new wood stove (quadra fire discovery II) in my home. I attached some pictures for reference. I am not looking to have this be something that is our primary heat source, but have it be something that looks nice and is functional. My questions are... - Once I...